Kennel Assistant (Camp Counselor)

Kennel Assistant Doggy Day Camp (Camp May)

May Veterinary Northridge 6030 Watermelon Rd Northport AL 35473

Join Our Team at Camp May!

May Veterinary Northridge has been providing compassionate veterinary care for over 60 years and were proud to extend that same care to our canine guests through Camp May our fun and engaging doggy day camp program. We are seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team and help us provide safe enriching experiences for pets while supporting our hospital operations.

About the Role:

As a Kennel Assistant for Camp May you will:

Care for and play with a large number of dogs in group settings monitoring play behavior to ensure safety and fun

Clean disinfect and sanitize kennels play yards animal rooms and hospital areas

Feed and water boarding and hospitalized pets on schedule

Administer medications to boarding and hospitalized animals (as directed)

Safely control and restrain animals when needed

Bathe and trim nails for pets as requested by owners

Exercise dogs and monitor safe group play in our outdoor camp area (note: Camp May is on a hill so this is an active physical role)

Transfer animals between facilities when needed

What Were Looking For:

Previous experience working with animals is strongly preferred

Comfort and confidence around dogs of all sizes with a solid understanding of animal behavior

Reliability and compassion for both pets and their owners

Ability to work in a fast-paced physically active environment

Pay & Schedule:

Part-time opportunities available

$10$14/hour (based on experience)

Must be available 23 days per week 7:00 am-5:30 pm 7:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:00 pm-5:30 pm

Every other weekend availability required

Why Join May Veterinary Northridge

A fun and collaborative team that truly enjoys what they do

The opportunity to work hands-on with pets every day

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

A hospital with a strong reputation in the community for over 60 years

Apply today and become part of the Camp May team at May Veterinary Northridgewhere happy healthy pets are our priority!